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Hawaii's Misplaced Location

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Many people have a strong memory of Hawaii being located significantly further south and west on world maps relative to the continental United States than its true position.

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What People Remember

People recall Hawaii being much more isolated, closer to the equator, or further out into the Pacific than current maps indicate.

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What's Actually True

Hawaii is located in the central Pacific Ocean, but its position relative to the US mainland is often remembered as more extreme than it actually is.

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#islands#usa#pacific#maps

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